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  1. The Official Hypothyroidism Thread

    So - the questions remains - based on my deficient FT4 levels, should I add T4 or not? Assuming I have a conversion block, we can assume T4 will shunt to rT3 - the exact opposite of the goal of the T3 monotherapy (which was to suppress TSH and rT3 levels) which we have accomplished to a...

  2. Stubborn man boobs

    52 years old, 19% bf. 5-7 170 I've always had a lot of breast tissue since my 20s. I've tried everything training and cardio wise to no avail. E2 level is low enough (8), I don't have any estrogenic symptoms (tender nipples, etc.), so I don't see how it's gyno-related. They seems to be...

  3. The Official Hypothyroidism Thread

    T4 CRASH Just started T4 @ 50mcg/day in a.m. after a second FT4 reading came in even lower @ 0.56 (ref range 0.82-1.77) than from the June reading. It's never been this low. At first, I believed it to be from taking T3, but now my hunch is it's from eating VLC paleo/keto as I adjust my...

  4. The Lean Gains / IF learning and Discussion Log

    Is anyone integrating keto with IF for further fat loss gains?

  5. The Lean Gains / IF learning and Discussion Log

    Since leucine converts eventually to ketones, why not use it pre-wo (stacking it with arginine, citrulline, glutamine, etc.) during the fasting window, and then do the BCAAs immediately pwo when insulin sensitivity. The only problem is that as soon as your insulin spikes, you cancel the pwo GH...

  6. Does IGF-1 extend or shorten lifespan?

    Invalid Link Removed Are you referring to the GHRH like sermorelin and GHRPs like GHRP-2 and GHRP-6? What about CJC-1295, ipamorelin, hexarelin, IGF-1Lr3, etc? But I agree that peptides are the better, safe way to go. I'm just not sure about the whole IGF-1 thing and lifespan. The question I...

  7. NEED INPUT - ELEVATED BUN, URINE URIC ACID

    Got it. Sounds like you want to really lean out like me. What's your bf? I've been on a mission for the last few years to get my bf down. I need to drop my bf by 50% - stuck @ 19% - that's about 16lbs of fat. Trying it all - natural for now. Have been researching into TRT and peptides for quite...

  8. NEED INPUT - ELEVATED BUN, URINE URIC ACID

    Why'd you quit IF, how long were you on it, and what were your results? Just to temporarily switch up the routine? That's not a bad idea either, sort of like with cycling macros, training routines, stacks, supps, everything. Maybe cycle IF and keto every 6 mos?

  9. NEED INPUT - ELEVATED BUN, URINE URIC ACID

    I am new to keto as you may have guessed. Questions for you: 1) You don't see the majority of the diet as fat as being problematic with kidney function/BP then? 2) How much water? 3) CKD or TKD? 4) The leangains IF is not a true 100% pure fast; 10-15g of BCAAs (and in my case, many other...

  10. NEED INPUT - ELEVATED BUN, URINE URIC ACID

    I have been eating low-carb paleo and IF 18/6 for the last 6 months and have been able to reduce some bodyfat which was the goal. I havbe a long way to go, so I added keto to the mix in the last couple weeks, increasing fat to about 65%, protein 30%, and carbs 5%. 2 weeks prior to starting...

  11. Does IGF-1 extend or shorten lifespan?

    Much has been posted on this forum on the benefits of GH vs. the drawbacks in terms of human lifespan. I recall much of the drawbacks to increasing one's GH had been debunked by members here as well as those well-respected in the HRT community. But lately, there has been more and more...

  12. The "truth" about long term low-carb diets

    Not if you're trying to keep insulin levels low enough to lose bodyfat.

  13. The Lean Gains / IF learning and Discussion Log

    In your 19.5/4.5 window, I'm assuming you're consuming your 180-190g protein which is a lot of protein to consume in such a short refeed window. I find that I am barely able to get 2 large meals in with this time frame unless I use a protein supplement. How in the #$%^ are you able to get in 3...

  14. The Lean Gains / IF learning and Discussion Log

    Yes, I would reduce the protein not a little, but a lot, like no more than 1g/lb bw. You're consuming way too much for your weight. No wonder your BUN is so elevated. And definitely incorporate more healthy fat. That should dramatically reduce BUN.

  15. The Lean Gains / IF learning and Discussion Log

    How many grams protein are you taking in daily? You and I are not big people, so do we really need 200g protein daily? I'm actually starting to go more moderate protein, as I am incorporating keto with the IF which should also help decrease the BUN. I still need to finish my cut before I bulk...

  16. The Lean Gains / IF learning and Discussion Log

    What was your BUN level? How much water do you drink? How much protein and what IF program are you doing? I'm doing 18/6. My latest CMP showed elevated BUN (36 - ref range: 6-24), elevated BUN/Creatinine ratio (39 - ref range:9-20), and elevated urinary uric acid (1118.0 - ref range...

  17. The Lean Gains / IF learning and Discussion Log

    Just a theory, but does anyone know if intermittent fasting could increase BUN and uric acid because a shorter feeding window (as opposed to throughout the day) because it was after starting IF (and keeping protein intake the same), my BUN levels shot up? Again, when you have to consume all...

  18. NEED INPUT - ELEVATED BUN, URINE URIC ACID

    Forgot to mention - it was after starting IF (and keeping protein intake the same), my BUN levels shot up. Again, when you have to consume all your calories in a condensed feeding window of 4-8 hours (depending on which IF regimen you choose), then wouldn't you have an extra load on your...

  19. The Lean Gains / IF learning and Discussion Log

    Just noticed the link in Matthew Caton's article that cites the link to this statement is dead. It was a quote from Alan Aragon: forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?t=961653&page=1...

  20. 24-hour urine iodine results

    My urine iodine has consistently been elevated on my last 2 labs, the most recent showing a level of 776.7 (high) on a ref range of 28.0-544.0. May be a stupid question, but given this, methinks I have more than enough iodine from diet and supplementation and that I should logically not...
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